Summaries of books about Business & Finance:
Rhythm
How to Achieve Breakthrough Execution and Accelerate Growth
Patrick Thean
The book provides a guide for business leaders on implementing a strategic execution framework to improve organizational performance and drive growth. It offers practical tools and methodologies for setting priorities, establishing a rhythm of meetings, and creating a culture of accountability.
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The Secret of Teams
What Great Teams Know and Do
Mark Miller
The book explores the key principles and practices that drive the success of high-performing teams, using a fictional story to illustrate how to build and sustain a culture of teamwork. It delves into the importance of leadership, talent, skills, and community in creating an environment where teams can thrive and achieve their objectives.
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Cooking Up a Business
Lessons from Food Lovers Who Turned Their Passion into a Career -- and How You C an, Too
Rachel Hofstetter
The book features inspiring stories of individuals who have successfully turned their love for food into thriving businesses, providing readers with practical advice and insights on entrepreneurship in the food industry. It covers various aspects of starting and growing a food business, from branding and marketing to overcoming challenges and sustaining growth.
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Being Boss
Take Control of Your Work and Live Life on Your Own Terms
Emily Thompson|Kathleen Shannon
The book provides guidance and actionable strategies for entrepreneurs and creatives to build successful businesses and fulfilling personal lives. It covers topics such as setting boundaries, cultivating a boss mindset, and creating effective work habits, all aimed at helping readers achieve autonomy and success on their own terms.
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Judgment in Managerial Decision Making
Max H. Bazerman
The book explores the psychological biases and heuristics that affect the decision-making processes of managers, offering insights and strategies for improving judgment. It covers topics such as overconfidence, framing effects, and ethical dilemmas, providing tools for more rational analysis and effective decision-making in a business context.
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The Lost Art of Connecting
The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Business Relationships
Susan McPherson
The book provides a guide on how to create genuine business relationships through a three-step method: gathering your personal and professional community, asking questions to engage and learn about others, and taking action to maintain and deepen connections over time. It emphasizes the importance of meaningful communication and offers practical advice for networking in a way that fosters authentic, lasting relationships.
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The Customer Centricity Playbook
Implement a Winning Strategy Driven by Customer Lifetime Value
Peter Fader|Sarah E. Toms
The book provides a practical guide to adopting a customer-centric approach in business, emphasizing the importance of understanding and maximizing customer lifetime value. It offers strategies and actionable steps for companies to identify their most valuable customers, align products and services with their needs, and foster loyalty to drive sustainable growth.
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Wikinomics
How Mass Collaboration Changes Everything
Don Tapscott|Anthony D. Williams
The book explores the impact of collaborative innovation and open-source models on business and the economy, arguing that mass collaboration on the internet is reshaping the way companies operate and create value. It delves into case studies and trends that demonstrate the power of wikis, blogs, and other digital platforms to harness the collective intelligence of the public, leading to new forms of partnership and creativity.
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Outstanding!
47 Ways to Make Your Organization Exceptional
John G. Miller
The book provides a comprehensive guide to improving an organization's performance by detailing 47 practical strategies that focus on accountability, leadership, and creating a positive work culture. It emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility and proactive behavior in fostering an environment where both employees and the company can thrive.
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The Transparency Sale
How Unexpected Honesty and Understanding the Buying Brain Can Transform Your Results
Todd Caponi
The book advocates for a sales approach centered on transparency and honesty, arguing that this builds trust and aligns with how customers make decisions. It provides insights into the buyer's psychology and practical strategies for sales professionals to leverage transparency to improve their effectiveness and close more deals.
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